In the case study, Miss Chung is a 24 year old Chinese American that was admitted to the hospital and had an appendectomy. The nurse seems to be frustrated because Miss Chung’s family is hovers over her and keeps a constant vigil. As nurses we must realize that humans are spiritual beings. For some patients religion can have a huge impact on their adaptation to their illness and condition. “The cosmology of a faith tradition can profoundly influence the way in which a person views life and health, and the ethics of the tradition can shape the person’s health care decisions” (Fowler, 2009, p. 391). It is important for nurses to assess this concept for individuals, so that we can personalize our nursing care for our patient. If the nurse
